6 - Know Your Enemy (Luke 3:21 - 4:13 | Genesis 3:1-7)

Know Your Enemy Luke 3:21 - 4:13 | Genesis 3:1-7 God calls his children to resist the devil’s temptations by trusting his word, respecting his authority, and recognizing his love. I. Two Sons, Three Temptations (4:1-12; Genesis 3:4-5) A. Truth (4:1-4; Genesis 3:4) B. Authority (4:5-8; Genesis 3:5) C. Love (4:9-12; Genesis 3:5) II. Sons and Daughters A. Preparing for What’s Coming (3:23 - 4:13) B. A Way of Escape (3:21-22; 4:13; Romans 1:4; 1 John 4:4; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 4:7) C. He Who is in You (1 John 4:4) Discussion Starters 1. Monday—Why do coaches watch films of other teams before big games? What can we learn from this when it comes to the devil? 2. Tuesday—What are some ways you are tempted to doubt God’s truth? What is important to remember when those times come? 3. Wednesday—What are some ways you are tempted to reject God’s authority? What is important to remember when those times come? 4. Thursday—What are some ways you are tempted to question God’s love? What is important to remember when those times come? 5. Friday—What is God’s promise to you when temptation comes? (1 Corinthians 10:13) What happens when you resist the devil’s attacks? (James 4:7)